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Will I still be able to drive my petrol or diesel car after 2040?

The government has given no indication that existing models will be banned from the roads post-2040.

The announcement only covers cars that are sold after this.

It means if you bought a diesel or petrol in 2039, you’d still be able to drive it for its life although it’s likely extra taxes would apply.

However, with stringent pollution measures likely to be introduced between now and 2040, manufacturers will move to hybrid and electrics sooner rather than later meaning by then you probably won’t own a pure petrol or diesel anyway.